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by shamaspoor
Thu Jun 04, 2026 12:13 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Insurance, huh?
Replies: 8
Views: 86

Re: Insurance, huh?

I finally got it: reporting our Mx5's actual mileage—up to 3,000 miles per year—was just asking for trouble.

As a second vehicle on a two-car coverage, the quote decreased when I declared more mileage for the Mx5.

I don't understand.
by shamaspoor
Fri May 15, 2026 2:45 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: How soon is the PPF due?
Replies: 5
Views: 11769

Re: How soon is the PPF due?

I did the same thing a few weeks ago; the obd reader said stage 3, so I regenerated it at that point instead of waiting for the warning to activate, even though I'm not sure if it's easier to regenerate at that point; I've heard that the onboard computer may adjust the fuel supply or engine timing t...
by shamaspoor
Mon Mar 23, 2026 9:34 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: covering the cost of autostart
Replies: 9
Views: 4450

Re: covering the cost of autostart

It will take your fingernails to grasp that tab because it is so small. and every time I try to open it, I smash the buttons. Very unimpressed.
by shamaspoor
Mon Mar 23, 2026 9:33 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: covering the cost of autostart
Replies: 9
Views: 4450

Re: covering the cost of autostart

I'm uncertain about whether I will still own my CX70 when the three-year time ends. Personally, I don't think I would pay to be able to start my own car. But, I was able to avoid removing the micro key from the fob and opening the car when the battery expired by using the Mazda app. Since the new fo...
by shamaspoor
Thu Mar 05, 2026 6:17 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Express by Hastings
Replies: 9
Views: 6708

Re: Express by Hastings

A nice bonus for completing some schoolwork, brucie. I was taken aback by the "auto renewal" feature recently; after insuring my Transit, I received an email from my insurer from the previous year expressing gratitude for another year of business and providing a link to my account where I ...
by shamaspoor
Mon Feb 23, 2026 12:20 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: After the upgrade, the car stopped creeping.
Replies: 7
Views: 3947

Re: After the upgrade, the car stopped creeping.

I had to activate Ipedel again after an update removed it. Instead of coming to a complete stop, the car would crawl forward, which is obviously not what you want.

Perhaps you could check the dashboard to see if it has been turned on.
by shamaspoor
Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:27 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?
Replies: 10
Views: 6260

Re: 0W 30 over 0W 40 – brief road trips?

It would be helpful to hear the thoughts of a neutral mb expert on the MG Redline additive. Does this product come from an oil snake? If not, then what is it? How does it work? What effect does it have on the oil? Is it safe?